1975 CB125 Tracker project

[Maritime]

Got it sanded, again, bought the etch primer and got the underside done. Will top coat tonight as it will be warm enough and we'll see how it looks. I think it's good though. If it is warm enough I have the colour too.

 

[Maritime]

And I got the runs. Will need to sand and apply more. Not used to the nozzle on this brand.

 

[Maritime]

The pics don't show the colour the best. Its more blue in person. Sunlite pics should show true. Need to pick up satin 2k clear for when we can do that. The dash lights are still circling china. The badges need refresh and we need to design and make bags. One last derust of the tank and it will be ready to test ride. So close.

 

[Jimbonaut]

I like the colour a lot, too bad about the runs. What cans did you use? Guess they lay down pretty heavy

 

[Maritime]

It was 7.99 premier satin from CT paint section. Came out like a fire hose. I had just laid a nice coat of etch an hour before and this was completely different spray pattern and volume and it caught me off guard a bit. I am going to try using a duplicolor nozzle on the can and test it before I fix it. Just wanted to see the color on the tank and get the thumbs up to know it's what the future owner wants. He likes it so I can fix and finish. He needs to redo the honda badges to match it.

 

[ridesolo]

Thaat is a really nice color. Great choice!

 

[pidjones]

Nice color. I hope the Duplicolor nozzles fit. Why don't others give us good nozzles like that? The only rattle cans I like are Duplicolor and SprayMax. I like the Rustoleum paint, but their nozzles suck big time. BTW - always make sure your glove on the sprayer hand is TIGHT. A loose glove tip getting in the spray can screw up big time.

 

[Maritime]

Thanks, wasnt wearing a glove for the 2 second spray but have had that issue before.

 

[Maritime]

Actually. The nozzle on this is exactly like the rustoleum 2x which is designed to flood surfaces.

 

[ridesolo]

Actually. The nozzle on this is exactly like the rustoleum 2x which is designed to flood surfaces.

I've always had really good results from their 2x stuff.

Perhaps the nozzle you got was an unfortunate one-off abnormality. Have you tried using one of those trigger handles on your spray bombs? I know that when I started using one there was an instant noticeable change in the quality of my painting efforts. Consistent use of it has taken my spray bomb game from "frustrating" to "usually relatively acceptable."

 

[Maritime]

I have one of the handles, I should have used it on this one but I don't need the thing on the Duplicolor can and didn't think to snap it on the other. I'll put it on for round 2. The can has enough paint I can shag it up at least 3 more times before I run out LOL.

 

[Maritime]

Ok. Needs a wet sand and another coat and the 2k also badges need refresh but the final look will be nice

 

[Hurco550]

Coming together nicely

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[Maritime]

Thanks. Close but the last 10% can suck so trying to keep momentum.

 

[Hurco550]

Thanks. Close but the last 10% can suck so trying to keep momentum.

Heard that. I've often found the last 10% takes 90% of the time.

 

[Sderbyshire]

Yep, the last 10% is half the job

 

[Jimbonaut]

Shit I really like that colour. Looking great man, your boy's gonna look sharp on that thing. What a first bike, lucky guy

 

[Maritime]

Shit I really like that colour. Looking great man, your boy's gonna look sharp on that thing. What a first bike, lucky guy

thanks Jim!

 

[Maritime]

Seeing the blue on it, I am now contemplating spending the $ on the side covers and painting to match.

 

[Jimbonaut]

Don't mind me, but I love the way it looks at the moment, with just the tank painted. Even the emblems look good too like that...just looks genuine